Kunle Adelabu
The Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu Kingdom and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Council of Obas, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kabir Shotobi, has recounted his sickness experience while thanking God for his full recovery.
The revered royal father was also full of appreciation to the Government of Lagos State, especially the number one man in the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, for their support while on the sick bed.
Ayangbure, who was said to be seriously ill about four weeks ago, said publicly that “I have now fully recovered, hale and hearty and indeed very much alive with a sound mind”.
He made this public pronouncement to press men and few selected individuals invited to the palace for the distribution of the Free Interest Loan in commemoration of his 5th Coronation anniversary at the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu on Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Oba Shotobi also appreciated the medical and paramedical staff for the special care that he received while in the hospital.
He also thanked his wife, Olori Kudirat Shotobi, fellow Obas and others for their love and prayers for him during the trying moment.
“At this juncture, I must talk briefly about my ill – health in the past few weeks and to tell the whole world that, by the grace of Almighty Allah, I have now fully recovered, hale and hearty and indeed very much alive with a sound mind”, the royal father declared.
“I must express my gratitude and appreciation to our amiable Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu, the State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, for their massive support during the period of my hospitalization.
“In the same vein, I wish to thank the State Honorable Commissioner for Health, all the doctors, paramedical staff and other auxiliary workers of the hospital that attended to me in very special ways when I was hospitalized”, the appreciative royal father said.
“I also hereby thank my wife and children, all family members, relations, particularly my brother, Obas in the State, Council of Traditional and Honourary Chiefs of Ikorodu Kingdom, Ayangbure Committee of Friends, Lasunwon and Rademo royal Familes, Palace Staff and other workers as well as friends and associates, both home and all over the world.
“ I appreciate you all for your concern as well as various messages and most importantly, your prayers which have effectively worked for me.
“Most importantly, I specially thank Almighty Allah, the Divine Healer who answered our prayers and restored me back to a robust health. The name of the Almighty God be praised forever. Amen”, Oba Shotobi said while acknowledging God’s grace in his recovery.
